CVE-2006-0771
CVE-2006-0771 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Even Balance Punkbuster with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-134.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-134
- Affected product: Even Balance Punkbuster
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Format string vulnerability in PunkBuster 1.180 and earlier, as used by Soldier of Fortune II and possibly other games, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in invalid cvar values, which are not properly handled when the server kicks the player and records the reason.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-0771?
- Format string vulnerability in PunkBuster 1.180 and earlier, as used by Soldier of Fortune II and possibly other games, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in invalid cvar values, which are not properly handled when the server kicks the player and records the reason.
- How severe is CVE-2006-0771?
- CVE-2006-0771 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-0771 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-0771?
- CVE-2006-0771 affects Even Balance Punkbuster. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-0771?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-0771 published?
- CVE-2006-0771 was published on 2006-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/sof2pbfs-adv.txt
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-02/0372.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18917
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/448
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/425286/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16703
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24792
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:even_balance:punkbuster:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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